The Book of Malcolm

Delves into grief of a child dying, supporting a child with mental health challenges, and giving meaning to a life cut short
A father's memoir of his son who suffered from schizophrenia and died from a seizure in his mid-twenties
For any parent who struggles to understand their child, this memoir brings compassion, insight, and dignity to the life of a son with a troubled mind
Author was a celebrated Canadian poet, critic, essayist, and lexicographer who died in March 2021 shortly after completing this memoir
Foreword written by editor and poet Carmine Starnino